Afargang release new song ‘Kvile’ and announce new album ‘Andvake’

Blending Nordic heritage, black metal and using the Hardanger Fiddle to create soundscapes, Afargang are now releasing a brand new song “Kvile”. The project, the brainchild of Olav L. Mjelva and Norway’s most renowded fiddler, recently signed to By Norse.

Listen to the song here // Watch the video.

The song is taken of the upcoming album ‘Andvake’, set for worldwide release on June 13. Pre-orders are available in the By Norse store here.

Olav L. Mjelva comments on the song and signing to By Norse Music: 

“Signing with By Norse is a dream come true. I was expecting to release this album on my own label, and to hopefully get enough attention to work with a label on the next album. But this is seriously the best thing that could have Happened! I have huge respect for By Norse and all the people involved, and I think this is a perfect match for Afargang! I look forward to the release and I´m very excited about the album. I got to work with the people I wanted to work with, and I hope it will be well received!

“Kvile” is probably the most folky song on the album. The riffs are partly inspired by desert-blues and put into a Nordic folkmetal-ish blend. “Kvile” is about the humanity´s never ending self-destructing behaviour, and the need to rest from this. “Tomorrow is just another day to continue life as before”.

Ivar Bjørnson adds on behalf of By Norse: 

“I’ve been a fan of Olav since our work together with Skuggsjà back in 2014. When he showed me Afargang, I was absolutely floored. Being a national Folk Music treasure already, this guy has the audacity to nail the crossing over into dark, atmospheric and beautiful metal at first attempt. There are passages and harmonic progressions that made the hairs on my arms stand up like they haven’t since the early nineties. Having Afargang sign with us at By Norse Music is an absolute pleasure and honor!”